Double Fine has released its first game since departing Xbox, according to an Engadget roundup of new indie titles. Thank You Bus Driver is the inaugural project from Double Fine Action Labs, a label the studio set up for smaller, experimental games. Priced at $5, it is available across Steam, Epic Games Store, Itch.io, GOG, Humble Store, and Game Jolt, and is Steam Deck Verified.
The same roundup highlights other commercial moves in the indie space. Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike from One More Level, launches at $40 on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, and is included with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. A $60 deluxe edition bundles an expansion due next year. Meanwhile, Ratatan, a rhythm-action roguelite from the creator of Patapon, leaves early access at $35 across multiple platforms.
The source does not provide broader business analysis, but the releases illustrate how indie studios are using varied pricing, subscription deals, and multi-storefront availability to reach players. Double Fine's move to self-publish a low-cost experimental title suggests a deliberate shift toward smaller, direct-to-audience projects after its split from Xbox.